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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 226.83 and 99.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 226.83 and 99.94 is: 149.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 226.83 = 99.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/226.83 = 99.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 226.83 × 99.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 22,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,669.39/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.71

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